# okra

/ˈoʊkɹə/ (US) · /ˈəʊkɹɐ/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/okra
Updated: 2026-10-16

## Definition

a long green vegetable that becomes soft and a little sticky when cooked. You often see it in soups, stews, and fried dishes.

For teachers: a tall tropical plant cultivated for its edible green seed pods, also the pods themselves, valued for the thick texture they give to soups and stews when cooked.

## Examples

- She adds fresh okra to the vegetable soup.
- He buys okra at the market every Saturday to cook a spicy stew for his family.
- When sliced and simmered slowly, okra thickens the gumbo while lending a subtle earthy flavour that balances the heat of the spices.

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